EARL GREY SORBET

Makes ten 1/2-cup (125 ml) servings

4-1/4 cups (1.1 L) water

2cups (500 ml) granulated sugar

12Earl Grey tea bags

1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice

Combine water and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and let cook until sugar is dissolved – do not stir. Add tea bags and let steep for 15 minutes. Remove, squeeze and discard tea bags. Allow liquid to come to room temperature; stir in lemon juice. Chill for 6 hours or longer.

Pour tea mixture into mixing bowl of Cuisinart® SupremeCommercial Quality Ice Cream Maker. Attach paddle to lid. Place lid and motor arm on unit. Set timer for 35-45 minutes for “soft” sorbet or 45-60 minutes for “hard” sorbet and let mix until thickened. When sorbet is thickened, serve as a soft “Italian” ice, or place in a resealable container and freeze for 2 hours or longer. If frozen longer than 2 hours, allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Earl Grey Sorbet is very good as a summer treat with fresh berries or sliced fresh peaches.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 157 (0% from fat) • carb. 41g • pro. 0g • fat 0g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 3mg • calc. 1mg • fiber 1g

APRICOT SHERBET

Makes ten 1/2-cup (125 ml) servings

2/3 cup (160 ml) granulated sugar

2/3 cup (160 ml) water

2cans [15-16 oz. (454 g) each] apricot halves in heavy syrup

2tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) fat free half-&-half

1teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract (may use half vanilla and half almond extract)

Combine the sugar and water in a Cuisinart® medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer without stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 – 5 minutes. Cool completely.

[You will have about 3/4 cup (180 ml) simple syrup.]

Drain apricots, reserving 2/3 cup (160 ml) of the heavy syrup [you will have about 2 cups (500 ml) poached apricot halves]. Place apricots and the reserved heavy syrup in the blender or food processor and process

until completely smooth and puréed. Stir in the lemon juice, chilled simple syrup, half-&-half, and vanilla extract.

Pour the apricot mixture into mixing bowl of Cuisinart® SupremeCommercial Quality Ice Cream Maker. Place mixing paddle in lid and place lid and motor arm on unit. Set timer for 35-45 minutes for “soft” sherbet or 45-60 minutes for “hard” sherbet and let mix until thickened. If desired, transfer the frozen sherbet to an airtight container and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours, to “ripen.” Remove from freezer

10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional information per serving (made with fat free half-&-half):

Calories 142 (3% from fat) • carb. 34g • pro. 1g • fat 1g

• sat. fat 0g • chol. 2mg • sod. 53mg • calc. 37mg • fiber 1g

VERY BERRY SHERBET

Makes ten 1/2-cup (125 ml) servings

1 12-ounce (340 g) bag frozen mixed berries, puréed and strained to remove seeds, or fresh berries in season

1/2 cup (125 ml) granulated sugar

3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice

2 1/4 cups (550 ml) fat-free half & half or whole milk

Place berries, sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Allow to macerate for 2 hours or longer. Berries will release natural juices. Place berry mixture in blender or food processor (may need to do this in two batches). Process until completely puréed. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing out seeds. Discard seeds. Stir in half-&-half.

Pour the mixture into mixing bowl of Cuisinart® SupremeCommercial Quality Ice Cream Maker. Place mixing paddle in lid; place lid and motor arm on unit. Set timer for 35-45 minutes for “soft” sherbet or 45-60 min- utes for “hard” sherbet and let mix until thickened. If desired, transfer the frozen sherbet to an airtight container and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours, to “ripen”. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 122 (8% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 2g • fat 1g

• sat. fat 1g • chol. 4mg • sod. 104mg • calc. 77mg • fiber 1g

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Cuisinart ICE-50BCC manual Earl Grey Sorbet, Apricot Sherbet, Very Berry Sherbet

ICE-50BCC specifications

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One of the defining attributes of the ICE-50BCC is its self-freezing mechanism. Unlike traditional ice cream makers that require pre-freezing of bowls, this unit features a built-in compressor, which eliminates the need for prior preparation and ensures that users can produce batch after batch of frozen treats without waiting. This technology enhances convenience, allowing for spontaneous dessert-making sessions.

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Ease of use is a fundamental characteristic of the Cuisinart ICE-50BCC. The control panel is intuitively designed, featuring simple buttons and a large LCD screen that allows users to monitor the ice cream-making process effortlessly. This thoughtful design includes a timer, ensuring perfect consistency without any guesswork.

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In summary, the Cuisinart ICE-50BCC combines innovative self-freezing technology, substantial capacity, and easy operation, making it an ideal choice for anyone wanting to delve into homemade frozen treats. Its robust construction and versatile capabilities ensure that it will be a staple in kitchens for years to come, appealing to both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike.